Petronas backed LNG megaproject in BC scrapped
The decision to cancel the development boiled down to simple economics, the Malaysian energy giant says.
BC signs LNG benefits deals with First Nations on proposed Petronas project
Agreements are tied to the project proceeding, include the transfer of about 3,000 hectares of land and almost $145 million.
Feds defend Pacific NorthWest LNG project
Two First Nations and an environmental group have filed separate applications for judicial review on Oct. 27.
Pacific Northwest LNG project gets conditional approval
Federal go-ahead comes with 190 legally binding conditions attached.
Clock ticking on final decision for $36B Pacific NorthWest LNG project
Deadline for a decision on the Petronas-led project on BC’s north coast is Oct. 2.
Government seeking out foreign workers for LNG projects
Briefing note from labour ministry suggests Canadians will be first in line for LNG jobs.
BC LNG minister says ‘we’re not afraid’ of federal environmental tests
Federal changes will likely include tests to determine impacts on GHG emissions.
West Coast LNG projects could proceed in 2016 despite low prices
Environmental approvals, permits and First Nations support is falling into place for up to 20 LNG projects in BC.
BC LNG industry will increase fracking caused earthquakes
Expert suggests drilling activity in BC will increase five-fold by 2020 – up to 2,100 wells per year.
BC finance minister tables legal blueprint for $36B LNG plant deal
Province’s law provides Pacific NorthWest LNG with 25-year assurances specific to LNG-related income.
BC to legislate $36B agreement with Pacific NorthWest LNG
Province’s finance minister says the facility will create up to 4,500 jobs and generate about $9 billion in revenues over a decade.
Prospects for LNG exports have ‘darkened,’ international report says
International Energy Agency predicts Canada won’t have any LNG export projects online by 2020.
BC, Petronas sign deal toward proposed LNG project
LNG plant in BC’s northwest could be worth up to $36 billion.
BC First Nation rejects $1B LNG benefit offer
Residents have concerns over the project’s environmental impact and that it’s too close to critical salmon habitat.
LNG projects in BC want federal tax break
The BC LNG Developers Alliance wants planned gas terminals treated as manufacturing operations to gain tax concessions.
